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Hey all! Tish - I've heard of the raspberry leaf tea and dates, as well as evening primrose oil. I think I will start drinking the raspberry leaf tea at 36-37 weeks. I already have some in my pantry. I may try to eat some dates and use some evening primrose oil as well. We'll see I guess! Destanie - wow you're moving! That…

Hi! Yes, this is my first! I love how you are seeing 2 providers (midwife and dr). Very cool. I started out this pregnancy at a higher weight than I'd like to be - 4 lbs in the overweight BMI. But, I have only gained 1-2 lbs during the first trimester so I'm not sweating it. I figure I have enough fat reserves for now! I'm…

Hey ladies!! I'm due in Sept. as well. I posted on the other thread a while back but this one seems busier. I'm due Sept. 26 (according to my last period). The doctors gave me a due date of Sept. 23 since it was a few millimeters bigger (which is nice!) at 12 weeks. I'll be 14 weeks on Friday. I haven't really gained much…

Hi all - I've had 3 miscarriages (at 6 weeks, 14 weeks and 8 weeks). I am pregnant again, and now under the care of an RE, taking thyroid medicine etc. Hoping this is the one! I'm due Sept. 26. Good luck ladies!

Hey - same here! Good to see a post from a 2012 bride. I was married on 4-12-12. The one thing that has affected my weight gain (20 lbs from my wedding day!!!) is that I have been trying to get pregnant, and that has really made it difficult. But, I am now in a down time where I have 1.5-2 months where I can (and really…

Hey ladies. Not so good news here. This weekend my symptoms went away. I was extremely upset on Sunday, and pretty sure that things were not going well. I had my OB ultrasound appointment today. So, the baby was only measuring 6.5 weeks. I should be 8w4d. The doctor didn't see a heartbeat. She said she wouldn't expect to…

Nice. Thanks ladies - good info. I also just bought some apricot scrub and have used that maybe once a week and it seems to help a little. I've been using the Palmer's massage cream and belly butter as well. I really love the smell of cocoa butter.

I have some RRL tea as well - I used it during TTC, but will wait until 37 weeks to start it again. I'd love to hear what you think of everything (and if you think any of it helped you) once you have your little one!! Good luck!!! Also - just watched The Business of Being Born yesterday - GREAT documentary!!! Netflix also…

Just curious if you will be eating dates? (based on the study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21280989 Also, just curious if you'll be taking evening primrose oil? I've heard that helps to soften the cervix. I'm very early (just 7w4d today) but still can't help doing some research into what I'll plan on doing at the…

Welcome new ladies! I'm glad there's more of us posting here. Healthy - Yep, I'm with you on being hungry and nauseous at the same time. 1 week as of today until my first u/s. I wish it were today!! My food aversions are weird this time. I'm finding that apples are gross (and I LOVE apples). Also, I went up 2 lbs today.…

BabiesComing - hi! This is my 3rd pregnancy as well, with 2 previous m/c. I hope we both have sticky babies! I am due March 15. My first ultrasound is next week on Wed. I am nervous but looking forward to seeing if things are going well. It will be nice just to have a check up to know if I can start getting excited. So how…

Great pic girl. Don't worry - I'm sure your bump will be here in no time. I don't really have one yet, although I am a little bloated (I'm 6w4d).

That's a really interesting website - thanks! Has anyone tried any of the pregnancy face washes... did they help with the pregnancy acne? Hope you're all doing well!

The spotting could be from the pap. Last time I was pregnant they told me not to freak out if I had a little spotting after my pap. Hope everything is ok. Hope you can find some time to rest a little today. I've had 2 recent miscarriages, so I TOTALLY understand how you feel. Hugs.

I do the Gaiam Prenatal Yoga (Shiva Rea). I really like it - it has some great stretches. I have the Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy book, which shows a bunch of stretches you should do during pregnancy, and Shiva Rea does almost all of them in her dvd, so I'm impressed. I also try to do some walking, but with the…

Hey all! I'm due March 15! This is my first baby, but 3rd prgnancy (have had 2 recent miscarriages). Am hoping this is a sticky baby. I'm 5w4d today. Great idea to start this group!!

Hey agian all! Looks like we have a good group going here. Mommy_hood - thanks for inviting us! I'll join. AFM, yesterday was a "good" day of symptoms. I had some very vivid dreams, was extremely tired (husband said I was walking around like a zombie when I woke up), and my boobs hurt quite a bit. Today the symptoms are a…

Just downloaded Pregnancy Companion. I really like it. Couldn't find Sprout though...? Edit: WOW Pregnancy Companion has a button to keep track of how many glasses of water you drink!!! That is AWESOME. Drinking enough water is one of my biggest struggles. I'm really liking this app - it's my favorite one so far... I might…

I'm on Android and have 6 apps... they all give slightly different info and take about a minute each to read so I figured why not. None of them are all that great... I just use them as something to pass the time when I'm waiting for an appointment etc. I have: I'm pregnant. It's ok. I like the picture of the baby in the…

Will definitely keep drinking more water and having some fruit!! I haven't done so well today with drinking lots of water but I still have time to get several glasses in... so chugging one right now. Candb - I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I am having my hcg and progesterone tested as well (I've had 2…

How are you all feeling today? My symptoms are about the same. I'm really constipated, and when I do go, it hurts!! I'm hoping that will ease up a little. Yesterday I went to get my hcg and progesterone tested, and I'll back on Wed. for another hcg test. My OB will prescribe me progesterone if my levels are low. Otherwise…

Hi all! I'm due March 15! This will be my first baby, but is my 3rd pregnancy as I've had 2 miscarriages. Am hoping 3rd time's the charm. So far my symptoms are: major constipation, cramps, tons of peeing, sore boobs, nausea when I wake up, tiredness....

One of my friends on here posted how it's *commitment*, not motivation, that really matters and is what we need to focus on. And that is so true. I almost never have the motivation to work out (LOL) but I make myself do it b/c I've committed to trying to be healthy. And as some others on here said, sometimes small changes…

Hey girl. I'm right where you are. My husband and I have been trying (I have gotten pregnant and gained a few lbs with that, but then miscarried, so now I am trying to lose a few lbs). I have gained 15 lbs total now since my wedding last year, so I know how you feel! I am working out now and and am trying to lose a little…

LOVE your story. Thank you so much for sharing - it is very motivating and inspiring.

It seems like the quality will vary with the clothing companies that Zulily features. I got a dress from Japanese Weekend and really like it... although to be honest I haven't worn it yet. It still seems to be pretty decent quality though!

I love Zulily.com They have designer stuff at reduced prices (although you can't return items). I haven't really bought much in the way of maternity clothes yet, but I did buy a very cute dress from zulily, and a pair of maternity pants (Motherhood brand) from Macy's. I also have 1 maternity top from Target. So far I am…

Seams - thanks for listing out the due dates! I didn't realize there were so many of us on this thread. Congrats and good luck ladies! I go for my first OB appt (and hopefully ultrasound) on Tuesday. Getting more and more excited, but also very nervous.

Thanks for hte post. I've had sciatia in the past so I'm worried about getting that in a fwe months (I'm due Sept. 24, so not big yet). Will definitely be looking into a belt. I've also heard that this support tank is good: http://2shop.blanqi.com/products/maternity-underbust-high-performance-belly-support-tank Anyone try…

MrsBarkhouse - ya I have't been all that hungry, until this week (I am 6w1d now). I thin the super-hunger is supposed to come a little later when the baby gets bigger. FX for you!!!