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Welcome to all the newcomers! Jump right in! Amy I've been thinking about ya! Hope all is well. Nicole glad everything is going good. 2 more weeks! How exciting!!! Kalee hope they figure out what is wrong with you. And I agree with cutmd that if things seem to not feel right or get worse you should go to the ER asap! Rayna…
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There is absolutely NOTHING healthy about tater tots, burger, and velveeta cheese...just sayin And I agree with the statement that "healthy tater tot is an oxymoron"!
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Good morning ladies! Sorry I've been MIA. With Al home and trying to stay busy so this week flies by, I've managed to actually stay busy and I can't believe it is already Wednesday!! babeed communication is key in any situation! Glad you were able to sit down and talk honestly. Sometimes we as women just assume our…
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Good morning ladies! Lexi I'm so glad you found a wonderful support person for the labor/delivery! That is so important to have. Well I felt like a slug this weekend...But it was nice to spend time with Al. Getting back into the groove of things this morning with him being home. Dinner is in the crockpot, laundry is done,…
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Hi ladies! Just wanted to pop in real quick and say hello while the hubby works on changing the outlets in the baby's room...evidently I'm not allowed to "help" with electrical stuff. :) Andrea I'm so glad things are still coming along well. You are doing awesome. A trip to NY sounds fun. What will you be doing there? And…
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Good morning my awesome fit and fabulously preggo friends! :) Well I slept in this morning cause I'm going to pick up Al from the airport this afternoon and I wanted to not be so sleepy around "nap time". We are swinging by the store to pick up Charlee's nursery furniture (or what we can fit into our vehicle) and are gonna…
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I totally agree! Your story is a perfect example of what can and does happen to women who aren't educated in what they want for their experience. I think it is important to be educated in this whole process. Like I said before, we research when we buy a car, a house, or a computer but then we walk into a hospital and just…
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I'm not a good one to ask this question because I was on Prometrium which is Progesterone to try and keep my levels up so I didn't miscarry again. Progesterone is also known to cause weight gain so I started gaining weight immediately (I was taking them at ovulation). But many women see a few pound gain in the beginning…
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cutmd that makes complete sense. And I agree that RPE and heart rate correlate to a certain extent depending on each persons aerobic ability, etc.. I just hate to see women stop doing certain workouts that are perfectly safe (zumba, running, aerobics classes, etc.) because they wear a heart rate monitor and it gets into…
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Just wanted to pop in and say hello to all of my friends. I keep up with you all and of course keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I like the other girls who have moved on from this board find "breaking up hard to do"! ;) Just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you. hugs!
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Sabrina I understand what you are saying. My biggest fear (as well as many first time moms that I know) is that things will spiral out of control and that is exactly what your labor sounded like. One intervention led to another which led to a less than desirable labor and delivery experience. By "horror story" I meant a…
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cutmd I love my New Chapter organic prenatals! I'm just curious as to what your OB's reasoning behind restricting your workouts to a heart rate below 150? There is so much recent information that discounts this old school thinking. I respect your decision as a new mom and physician in this choice...was just curious as to…
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I think you bring up a good point Misti...everyone's pregnancy as well as labor is different. I don't think it is fair to tell your horror stories, especially to first time moms and make it seem like that is the norm. I am a RN and have seen lots of patients as well as friends deliver babies and there is a broad spectrum…
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Misti my brain is mush most of the time! I have to write everything down or else I forget. I'm usually very on top of things but this pregnancy brain is definitely NOT a myth! lol Rayna I applaud you for sitting down with your doc and telling him/her all of the things you'd like to have happen for your pregnancy. So many…
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Kristy I like you wanted to shout it from the rooftops when I found out I was pregnant! I had great expectations of waiting until after the 12 week mark to announce due to my prior losses...but after we had the two ultrasounds both showing cardiac activity I felt okay with announcing it. Once a heartbeat is detected your…
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Sylvia congratulations! Sounds like things are definitely going as they should and your hcg levels look awesome! Maybe even enough to have multiples ;) Mine went from 400something to 2800 in 48 hours and I did start off with 2 gestational sacs but only one baby formed so....anything could happen! I will keep you in my…
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Ashley I forgot to mention on my earlier post how I'm glad you were alright! Sounds scary but glad you kept your cool. Hope the cleanup is quick and painless. Just want you to know I didn't forget about you. :) Yeah my pregnancy dreams have been out of this world either scary or just weird. Last night the angel of death…
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Good morning to my fit and beautiful pregnant friends! Welcome to all the newcomers! Jump right in! jrueckert there are lots of us first time moms on this board all with the same goals to stay healthy during our pregnancy and have a beautiful healthy baby! Keep up your running as long as you can. There are several running…
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Good morning my fit and fabulous friends! Your pictures are absolutely beautiful! Way to go sis! :) Woke up this morning a little tired and worn down....but I've got plans on a hike and then lunch with my mother so it should be a really great day. This weekend was a little lonely. I'm missing Al and at this point just…
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Andrea glad you are doing well. Sounds like you are still rocking the workouts! I think it is perfectly normal to "tone down" especially on jumping and weights. I'm the type that hates the thought of not being able to do what I've always done, but our bodies change temporarily and we just need to roll with the punches! You…
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Good morning my fit and fabulous friends! I wrote this nice long post yesterday and somehow lost it so here I am starting over.... :) Yesterday was a beautiful wonderful day. The weather had cooled down (high of 89* as opposed to the normal 110* as of late), the sun was shining, and the air wasn't as sticky and humid as it…
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Rayna I'm not going to use a doula because I'm following the Bradley method which is husband coached childbirth and my husband is in essence my doula. I think it is a great idea if you don't have a birthing educated person coaching you to have a doula there though. They are very knowledgeable and can guide you through the…
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Ahi tuna (which I LOVE LOVE LOVE) should not be consumed at ALL during pregnancy. It has the highest level of mercury (along with a few others). Sorry chica! Even eating it once is advised against. Here is the website I posted earlier regarding mercury and the amount of fish we can consume:…
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Ashley great job on accomplishing your goals for the day! babeed leggings are awesome as well as maternity tanks and t's. I still don't have a pair of maternity jeans yet so I can't help there. Not sure what a "body shirt" is. Most of my shorts are just regular shorts that I bought a size up. A lot of nonmaternity clothes…
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cdevine you should go to our sister group Fit for Future Families! They are all in the same boat as you and are super supportive! Holly you aren't preaching...that is a VERY important thing and I totally agree! Our oral care is just as important as anything else during pregnancy. I don't think it is ever brought up by most…
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Thanks Lexi. I was going to order some but wasn't sure if they ran big/small or were really stretchy. I will prolly get a medium :) I was also looking at their jeans. They look like they might just work. mcc hope your doc appointment goes well. cutmd glad you came to your sense about dieting :) Let us know how the u/s…
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Lexi I don't know why I had never thought of GAP maternity before....most of my clothes are just regular clothes a size bigger but I wear the same things ALL the time. What size in the 'Pure body tank' did you get? I tend to wear Mediums before pregnancy, but all maternity clothes fit different. Some smalls fit and some…
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Good morning ladies! I can't help but to be in a great mood this morning...I got to sleep in, it rained last night so my flowers and lawn are watered, and with the rain came some cool temps this morning! It was so nice to sit outside in the back yard while my dog ran around and just enjoy the morning. We are still under a…
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Nichole sounds like a GREAT bday gift and Happy early Birthday!!! 30 is wayyyy better than 29 anyways ;) And just this morning I watch Jersey Shore as I walked furiously on my treadmill! lol! I'd have to disagree about the amount of calories needed during the 2nd and 3rd trimester. You actually only need 200-300 extra…
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cutmd I personally wouldn't recommend dieting now...think about it this way, that 5lbs you've "gained" is either hormonal water weight or you've consumed an extra 17,500 calories above your maintenance and exercise calories you've burned in the past 2-3wks since getting pregnant. And by the sound of your workouts and the…
