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I second the advice to read the 5 Love Languages book. I read it a few months age when I was feeling very irritated with my husband. I was tired of being mad at him and holding all that anger in and I knew it was going to lead to problems unless I could get myself under control. Just by me reading it and becoming more…

My first was 8 lbs 8 oz.. My second was 8 lbs even. I'm thinking this one will be similar.

I don't know why it takes them so long for everything! I love my doctor, but am not impressed with the nurses at the office. They just don't seem to be very organized. Thanks for your support bangemup57!

Yeah, now that I've had a few days to process things I'm feeling much better. I still think someone made a mistake on my blood test, and there's nothing I can do about the low placenta. We won't hear any results on my blood for 2-3 weeks, and we will be on vacation so I'm not going to let it ruin my fun!

1 sliced, frozen banana 1 T peanut butter 1/2-1 C plain greek yogurt 1 C milk As much spinach as you want (I usually do 2 cups) The peanut butter makes it taste almost like a milkshake. It's a little high in calories (350) but keeps me satisfied for hours. I love it!

I feel like I am having more issues with this pregnancy than ever before! I went to the doctor today and he told me I have a low-lying placenta, and I need to have another u/s in a few weeks to see if it has moved up. Most of the time it does, but I'm still going to have that little concern in the back of my head. And then…

It could be the beginning of labor! My contractions always felt like diarrhea cramps (gross, sorry) instead of what I read they should feel like. Everyone describes them differently. Try going for a walk and see if that intensifies things at all. Good luck!

I've been craving fresh fruit so I make sure to always have some on hand, also soups, and sandwiches. I'm just getting past my food aversions so hopefully I can handle some veggies again soon. For breakfast I usually have toast and an egg, some oatmeal & fruit, or cold cereal. Then at lunch I like to make a fruit and…

I still have a tiny little bleed by the placenta, but it hasn't gotten any worse and the baby is growing perfectly! It was very wiggly during the u/s today, and had a heartbeat of 157. I'm really thinking this one is a boy!

I'm going through the same thing. At my 9 week u/s I had a small bleed, and tomorrow is my follow-up to see that it has resolved. I haven't experienced any bleeding or cramping, so I'm thinking that it did. Hopefully everything will look all better tomorrow. Good luck! I wish I could give you some advice, but just know…

14 weeks today! I have an ultrasound tomorrow to make sure the small amount of bleeding the dr. saw in my last u/s has resolved itself. I think it has, since I haven't had any bleeding or spotting, and I *think* I've felt the baby a few times. I'm hoping for good news tomorrow!

Thanks for the support! I'll be 12 weeks on Thursday. I think what made me most nervous was the fact that my doctor acted like it was not a big deal and would take care of itself. He never mentioned another ultrasound. And then I get this phone call out of the blue from the nurse to schedule a follow up. It threw me for a…

With my first I left work in the middle of the day and had my son about 8 hours later. I was teaching school and he was born the day before Christmas Break so I was able to get some extra "free" time off with him. My daughter was born in the summer, so I was already on a break and only had to take a couple weeks off at the…

Yes! There are some days when it seems like I can't eat enough and it drives me crazy! Most of my nausea is gone, and I think I can handle some light jogging again. I had my first ultrasound this week and the baby is measuring a week early, so my due date might be 12/12 instead of 12/19! Everything looked great and I heard…

I bought a used jogging stroller through craigslist for $80 and it was completely worth it! It is so much smoother than my normal stroller, and made it easier for me to continue running even with two toddlers. I have had to replace the wheels, but it still hasn't cost me as much as a brand new one would have. Mine is the…

I had my first OB visit today. EDD is 12/19, just 1 day after my son turns 5! December is going to be such an expensive month for our family...yikes. My new doctor does three ultrasounds- the first is in two weeks- so I get to see my baby sooner than I thought, and get a more accurate due date. Pretty exciting stuff! I…

I still have about 50 pounds I'd like to lose, but my weight has been nuts since finding out I was pregnant. I gained a bunch, and have been slowly losing it (probably retaining water and/or bloating). I've upped my calories by about 250 per day, which still has me set to lose 1 pound a week. It would be nice to lose a…

After starting C25K three times in three years, I finally finished last Saturday!!! I've done two 5k races while I was still in the program: first: 55 min second: 49 min I have a third in May, and would love to see my time keep going down, but I just found out I'm pregnant with #3, so I don't know if speeding up is in the…

I'm estimating my due date as Dec 17. I'm excited, but really wanted to lose more weight before getting pregnant again. I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old. I'm eating around 1700 calories now, and still tracking everything because I want to keep the weight gain from getting out of control. I just finished the C25K…

I was 219 when I started running in January. I just keep to a pretty slow jog, and have noticed that running on dirt trails is much easier on my knees than running on the street. Give it a try and good luck!

Feel free to add me! I could always use more friends to help keep me motivated. I log in everyday. I'm 29, highest weight 219, current weight 206, goal weight 148. 5' 3", and a mother of 2. I've started to enjoy running, zumba, and the 30 day shred. My weight has been too high since my last baby (2 years ago) and I'm…

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I'm in...going for 205 this time!

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I'll be doing day 10 of level 1 Tuesday morning! That's usually where I give up, but not this time! I'd also like some support and motivation so go ahead and add me as a friend! I haven't lost any weight yet, but I feel stronger already, especially my arms and abs. It is a great workout.

Done. My arms feel like jell-o!

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I was already planning a walk today- I'm in!

I'm in! My arms definitely need the work. :)