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I bought bulk organic herbs online and have been using a recipe my midwife gave me: 2 parts red raspberry leaf, 2 parts nettle leaf, 1 part alfalfa, and 1 part oatstraw. I mix up a bunch of the loose tea at a time and then you use 1/4 cup of the loose tea per 4 cups of water and steep it overnight. I pour it through a…
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I'm not sure what your dieting/weight loss/eating background is like, but I thought I might share my story in case it helps. I lost about 10 pounds in a relatively short period of time right before TTC baby #2. Although I was not underweight according to my BMI, the weight loss disrupted my cycles - - they became really…
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It was carbs, carbs and carbs for the first three months. Now I'm craving non-meat protein like eggs and cottage cheese. I eat a whole egg and two whites scrambled with breakfast most mornings and now I'm eating 2 more hard-boiled eggs as a snack most days. Not the best for my cholesterol intake, but apparently baby needs…
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This is great info, thanks!! I figured I would keep going until it got uncomfortable. I wear a HRM and I've already noticed that I have been using easier gears and slowed down on the sprints in order to keep my heart rate at an acceptable level (which is 160s or below for me). And I can definitely see how my growing belly…
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Oops, meant to quote this, RBXChas. I'm new to this :laugh:
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We have similar tastes in names! With my daughter we had it narrowed down to Carolyn, Natalie, and Audrey and ended up going with Natalie. I think we're keeping the other two as potentials for this baby!
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You always notice more pregnant women when you're pregnant yourself! Worst case if you sign up and don't feel up to running later in pregnancy, you can walk/run or just walk. Still great exercise no matter what!
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I say go for it! I did a 5K on Sunday (at 15 weeks) and I'm signed up for a 10K in April and I'll be 6 months pregnant. I'm doing the 10K with a group of girlfriends and will probably be walking it with two other pregnant women who are about 5 weeks ahead of me. I'm sure the three of us are bound to get some stares and…
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I'll be watching this thread too. We're not finding out the sex this time and I didn't realize how much harder it would be to come up with TWO names!
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OP, you mentioned that you registered for a jogging stroller. Most jogging strollers are recommended for babies 6 months and up since they don't usually provide neck support or the harness/straps are not sized appropriately for an infant. However, many (but not all) jogging strollers can accommodate infant car seats with a…
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I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the, ahem, "exciting" dreams that often occur during pregnancy :blushing: Best part of being pregnant IMO!
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Crunchy mamma here :) I did a midwife-attended waterbirth with my first and I'm planning the same with this one. Babywearing, extended breastfeeding, cloth diapering, selective/delayed vaxing, holistic care, etc. etc. I didn't consistently co-sleep with my first, although she was in our room for the first 6 months or so. I…
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With my first and this one I started feeling movement around 15/16 weeks. But I have to by lying down with my hands resting lightly above my uterus to feel the movement. Right when I lay down to go to bed is usually when mine have both been most active. It does take a while to distinguish little baby kicks from gas bubbles…
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I can sympathize with you! I had two episodes of mastitis in the first month - as if the first month of motherhood isn't hard enough! I didn't pump, but I do think my problems had to do with oversupply. I found myself in a catch 22 where I wanted to express extra milk in order to avoid plugged ducts and mastitis, but if I…
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I'm in my 16th week and have already gained about 5 pounds. I gained 25 total with my first child and would like to gain around the same with this one. It was pretty easy to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight in 3 months with just breastfeeding and walking. I stopped logging food after getting pregnant because I couldn't…
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Hi ladies! I'm in my 16th week and due July 5th. I also have a 3 1/2 year old daughter. Right now I'm doing spin class pretty consistently 2-3 times per week and trying to find the motivation to do some yoga, walking, or circuit training on other days. I've already gained about 5 pounds and I'm hoping to keep my total…
