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Dont get me wrong, i didnt enjoy it. I was in labor (unmedicated) for 17hours before i had emergency csection. And i couldnt hold my daughter for 4 weeks after birth because she was a micro prem. Im just saying that physically i was fine afterwards. I think if i had to do it all again (if princess stayed in full term) i…

I might get a lot of slack for posting this but just so you know... a c sectiin isnt all that bad. I had an emergency c section with a doctor i had never met in a hospital i had never set foot in. I was up 6 hours post op walking around. My baby was born prem so i had no choice, but just to put your mind at ease about c…

If you have severe back pain, dont write it off as an unwelcome sympton, go to the OB to check it out. I thought my back pain was just normal 3rd trimester ache... but i was in premature labor at 27 weeks. And i had a super easy healthy pregnancy up until then, not even morning sickness. If you are unsure at all, rather…

Another thing, in the beginning you pump a lot more than your baby needs, so just freeze the left over milk. You can keep breastmilk frozen for 3 -6 months. Just thaw out at room temprature. Your baby needs abou 150ml per kilogram of weight, devided by die amounts of feed per day, so if you pump your milk, you know your…

My daughter wasin nicu for 10 weeks so i had no choice but to pump. After a while you just get on with it, i think it was easy for me to pump because my baby wasnt with me but you have to pump every 3 hours to keep supply up. Also, you have to pump until there is nothing left in your breast, so that you get all the hind…

Thanks ladies! My biggest concern as first timer is pre-term labor. I've had such an easy pregnancy and now all of a sudden this intense pain. My baby is still moving, and she's pretty high up, I can still tell exactly where she is, but I'm a bit paranoid I guess. I've now figured that its the posterior pelvic pain that I…

Hi, Ive done 30 day shred and Ripped in 30, I like Ripped in 30 much more, I think its tougher than shred and I just like the look more, the assistants and the music! I really think its a great program to follow, but would recommend you try add in a 20 minute walk as well if you can. And also your diet plays a big role in…

Hi! I'm a first timer too, congrats on your little one! I've used a standard pregnancy weight gain calculator and I'm trying to stick to it weekly. I've changed my calories to maintenace from week 20. Some days are good, and others not so much, don't beat yourself up if you over indulge a bit, just get back to clean and…

I take mine in the morning, a multivit and fish-oil capsule. Then I take a cal/mag supp at night. I eat quite healthy, but I'm 6 months pregnant and I've not had any cravings at all. My doc says its because I've been taking vitamins for so long, that my body isn't lacking in any vit's or nutrients. Because in the end, a…

Hi! Welcome to the group. Congrats on the baby, and all the best for the future weight loss. The most important thing I think in your situation is to give it time. It took a while to put it on, so it will take a while to get it off, but it seems you are already heading in the right, healthy direction! All the best for…

Haha, It seems this thought has crossed a lot of minds! :-) I use my husbands clippers to "trim" and I veet. With veet at least you don't have to see what you are doing, so just slap the cream on, wait 4-5 minutes and voila! I'm planning on veeting before my c-section, will just confirm with my doc, but I can't see why it…

I just had to read the word in laws to know how you feel... Well, sort of. I have none of the drama with a SIL but I do have sympathy with your situation and I would also be a bit annoyed. I'm sure you are very happy for them as well and not trying to be indifferent to how much they wanted this etc. but I understand how…

Rubyann125, how long after c section did you start exercising if I may ask? Its my first and I want to know what a realistic time frame is? :-)

I'm also having a c section, so its just walking from 3 weeks until about 4 months post op. I'm hoping to breastfeed and everyone says that works wonders for losing weight and shrinking your tummy? I was on Dukan diet before so I will do Dukan again from about 3 months after birth. I'm still doing Jillians ripped in 30, I…

I know exactly what you mean, my parents in law are already complaining about how often my parents will see the baby compared to how often they will see her... Maybe if they made more effort with their own son, things will go better! :-) Anyway, rant over! Thanks for the advice!

Thanks for the replies ladies! My husband and I have decided to tell everyone only to stop by the next day. I am very close with my family and my husband is also a lot closer with my parents than with his, so he said out of his own that I should at least see my mom and dad, even if its just for 5 minutes, they will want to…

I was at my goal weight when I got pregnant. I didnt gain a lot in the first few weeks and then all of a sudden the kilo's just started piling on, even though I still eat the same amount of calories and do the same exercise. I'm on maintenance calories at 22 weeks. Your body will change at its own accord, if you are…

I don't know anything about PCOS either, but more often than not, the rule is if you did the exercise before you got pregnant, then you can continue during pregnancy, with the exception of super heavy lifting, doing exercises on your back after a couple of weeks, and stuff like jumping jacks. I'm now going on 6 months and…

I love my preggo pillow... My husband actually calls it the "other thing in our relationship..." I sleep better when I exercise, also, try stretching before you sleep?!

Ive been taking my vitamins at night from the start of my pregnancy. I reckon thats why Ive had no cravings up to now, because cravings normally indicate a short or need of something... I know if you google what you crave you can find the vitamin or supplement for it. I leave all my vit's on my nightstand, then I always…

Add green tea to your attack phase... works like a bomb! Its mostly water weight, but thats what you lose in attack anyway... I drank 2l of regular water and about 3 or 4 cups of green tea. Stick it out ladies, I finished Dukan with great success!

I've just joined the July babies, moved down a week from my August due date because we have scheduled a c section... Very excited!

My doctor also gave me the 25-35 range and I was spot on my healthy goal weight when I fell pregnant. He told me for my height, nothing unde 25, but also nothing over 35 for risk of complications. So far on track with the weight gain tracker I use, similar to the ones you posted... I think it depends on what your weight…

Hi, I understand your issue, but the truth is, yes, it is bad for you. Your body won't function on less calories just coz you don't feel hungry, especially if you have a work out routine thats quite intense. It will eventually catch up to you and will cause more harm in the long run. I suggest you find something helathy to…

Thats great! Same with me, when I got stuck on the same weight for longer than a week, I would just double up on walking a couple of days... Also, lots and lots of green tea! I'm pregnant so all the weight is creeping back slowly :-( but at least its not coz of bad eating! I really can tell you, if you follow all 4 steps…

Hi, I had the same issue when I was on Dukan, some days eating is just last on your to do list! I used the USN protein shake a lot when I was on the run, I made it with non fat milk and cold water. Even on dukan, our bodies just can't run on 700 cals a day, so I don't think its a bad thing. I followed Dukan very strictly…

I know what you mean! I want cinnamon buns! A lot of them, all the time! And mashed potatoes! So I allow myself those things, but only one a day, and if I eat mash, it must be part of my main meal, and will probably be my only starch for the day. I don't think you should deprive yourself if you crave something, coz then…

Hi. Mine is set on maintenance, so thats about 1800 calories a day. Most days I average about 1700 calories. I don't really eat back my exercise calories which is about 200 a day. But if I'm hungry and it exceeds my daily calories, I'll just try and make a good choice with what I eat, like a salad and fruit, instead of…

Hi, I'm sure I could get one in South Africa, not in Mozambique. But luckily I have a great group of people on that side for support when the time comes, the hospital is amazing and my doctor is great!

First scan date: August 5 Second scan date: August 6 Third scan date: August 7, So I'm pretty sure baby will be arriving somewhere in the first week of August!